If my cousin overstayed her B-2 visa to study here in the US, is there anything she can do to get a legal status?

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If my cousin overstayed her B-2 visa to study here in the US, is there anything she can do to get a legal status?

Asked on March 21, 2012 under Immigration Law, Washington

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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Once she has overstayed her authorized period of stay, under the current immigration laws, she can only legalize her status on the basis of a valid, bona fide marriage to a US citizen.  As long as she entered the US lawfully and can prove that lawful entry, that is the only option open to her.


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